For parents, it would mean that in financial terms, sending a child to university would be similar to their being in the sixth form at school or college, with the family typically providing accommodation but with no fees for tuition.

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The council can help people who are homeless through providing emergency accommodation.

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It also operates a centre for homeless people providing year-round supported accommodation for 20 adult men.

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Most accommodation in Macau is geared towards providing instant access to the casino floor, but visitors looking to get away from the hustle of the strip can stay in the Pousada de Sao Tiago, a 17th-century fortress that was originally built to defend Macau against local pirates.

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Other local firms providing transport, heavy lifting, port services and accommodation for visiting engineers also benefit from this kind of work.

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